What is the capital of the state, where the city that has been awarded the cleanest city for the third time from 2017 to 2019, is located?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Bhopal.

Solution:

• Indore in Madhya Pradesh was awarded the title of the cleanest city in India for three consecutive years (2017, 2018, and 2019), as part of the Swachh Survekshan rankings, which assess the cleanliness, sanitation, and solid waste management in cities.
• Bhopal is the Capital city of Madhya Pradesh.

Information Booster:

• Swachh Survekshan is a survey of cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation in cities and towns across India.
•  It was launched in2016 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). 
•  The survey is conducted annually by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). 

Swachh Survekshan 2023:

• Indore and Surat have jointly secured the cleanest city title. 
• Maharashtra secured the top position among states in the annual cleanliness rankings for urban areas.
• Indore has retained its cleanest city title for the 7th consecutive year.
• Navi Mumbai secured the third cleanest city position.
• Madhya Pradesh secured the second position in state cleanliness rankings.
• Varanasi was recognized as the cleanest Ganga town.
• Mhow Cantonment was declared the cleanest cantonment in the country.